Organic Transitions

The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. In FY 2015, ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG). Two new priorities have been added to support (1) the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices and (2) the development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Programs National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production, and organic systems integrating plant and animal production.

General information about this opportunity

Last Known Status

Deleted 05/16/2015 (Archived.)

Program Number

USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004958

Federal Agency/Office

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Type(s) of Assistance Offered

Grant

Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?

Applicant Eligibility

Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications to the ORG program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (defined in 7 CFR 3430, and referred to in Part VIII, E.), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.

What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?

Application Procedure

Prospective applicants are asked to email a Notice of Intent to Submit an Application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 2015. This notification is not required and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, but will inform the r

Deadlines

04/16/2015

Other Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.

Who do I contact about this opportunity?

Headquarters Office

NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays

Website Address

http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/organic_trans_icgp.html

E-mail Address

electronic@nifa.usda.gov